Pass Labs XP-32 Pre Amplifier
The XP-32 is a three-piece modular preamplifier consisting of one control/power supply chassis and two additional gain chassis each containing analog signals of a single channel. The XP-32 generates less noise, crosstalk and distortion while delivering greater dynamic range, gain, output voltage and output current. But it is the sound, not the technical excellence, that truly makes this a breakthrough instrument.
Overall Gain 9.3dB Balanced
Remote yes
Inputs 6
Outputs 4
Input Impedance 42k balanced
Power Consumption 45 watts
Number of chassis 3
Dimensions, Each Chassis 17”W x 12”D x 4”H
Weight (LBS) 57.5
“The output stage runs a higher class-A bias with lower output impedance than the XP-30, and the volume control now operates in 0.5dB steps rather the earlier preamp’s 1dB steps.”
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“Replacing the well-regarded XP-30, the three-box XP-32 looks almost identical. To minimize noise, each channel’s audio circuitry is housed in a separate chassis with the “dirty” control and power-supply circuitry in a third.”
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“JA was enthralled by the XP-32’s transparency, hearing small details in his own recordings that he had not been fully aware of before. “A great preamplifier will allow through so much information, so much of the music, that the shortcomings of lesser speakers and amplifiers can be forgotten. The Pass Labs XP-32 satisfies that definition…”
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